R&D Planner Scheduler at WASEYABEK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC in Morgantown, West Virginia

Job Description:

Mission

Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC) is a legal entity, created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), a federally recognized Indian Tribe. WDC is committed to fostering the development of a stable, diversified economy for members of the Band which will contribute to their long-term wealth and economic self-sufficiency while managing risk and creating quality employment opportunities.

Position Summary

Responsible for developing, managing, and communicating a comprehensive rolling work schedule for R&D support teams at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Morgantown WV. NETL is a one of the 17 United States Department of Energy national laboratories addressing America’s energy challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize a Central Work Control (CWC) system and associated Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software to initiate and approve work requests in accordance with NETL’s Work Control System Procedure
• Coordinate work order requirement documents w/team members and customers
• Work with supervisors to develop scope and establish accurate work breakdown structure
• Use Primavera P6 software to develop a resource loaded schedule
• Routinely communicate with customers to identify changes in work priority
• Quickly adjust schedules to meet developing needs of customers
• Communicate schedule issues to all impacted team members (supervisor, engineers, craft workers and customers)
• Collaborate with other facility support and contractor planner/schedulers to ensure work activities are coordinated and communicated
• Routinely monitor progress of ongoing work to identify problems and provide solutions
• Ensure resources are properly planned, work has adequate float and schedules are based on priority along with material availability
• Other tasks will include:
  • Process purchase requests for materials and track to the job site
  • Processing Estimate Deviation Notices caused by schedule or budget variances
  • Generating and distributing meeting minutes
  • Document control administrative tasks
  • Ensure required permits are submitted and approved (i.e., hot work, wall/floor penetration, confined space, etc.)
  • Provide monthly and quarterly contract deliverables
  • Manage general stock materials
  • Review or develop basic Work Plans or Project Management Plans
  • Continually improve the work planning and control processes

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Vocational/technical training beyond high school with at least five (5) years of job-related or equivalent experience, preferred
• Basic understanding of the R&D support work lifecycle (design, build, test)
• Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software; Word, Excel and Outlook required
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-energy and constantly changing environment
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to pass a background investigation, including but not limited to nationwide criminal record search, and other relevant background information deemed necessary by the contract
• United States citizenship is required to work on a federal contract and will be electronically verified via E-Verify

Physical Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Occasionally required to move 5 – 40 pounds.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.

Travel Requirements:

Some travel may be required, up to 10% of the time. The travel may be local or national and may be by car, rail, or air.

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with WDC policy.

Waséyabek Development Company is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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